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VBScript vs Visual Basic: What are the differences?

Introduction

In this Markdown code, we will discuss the key differences between VBScript and Visual Basic. VBScript is a scripting language often used for automating tasks in webpages, while Visual Basic is a programming language used for developing standalone applications.

  1. Syntax: VBScript follow a syntax similar to Visual Basic, but with certain differences. VBScript does not require explicit variable declaration, whereas Visual Basic does. In VBScript, variables are dynamically typed and their types can change during runtime, whereas Visual Basic uses static typing and requires variable declaration with a specific data type.

  2. Platform: VBScript is primarily used for web development and runs within webpages, whereas Visual Basic is used for developing standalone applications that can run on a desktop or server. VBScript requires a web browser or Windows Script Host to run, while Visual Basic programs can be compiled into executable files that can run independently.

  3. Features: Visual Basic provides a wider range of features and libraries compared to VBScript. Visual Basic has access to the .NET framework and can utilize its extensive libraries for various functionalities such as database access, graphics manipulation, and networking. VBScript, on the other hand, has limited capabilities and is mainly used for simple scripting tasks within a webpage.

  4. Error Handling: Visual Basic has robust error handling capabilities with features like structured exception handling, try-catch blocks, and the ability to raise and handle custom errors. VBScript, however, has limited error handling mechanisms and primarily relies on the "On Error Resume Next" statement, which allows the script to continue executing even if an error occurs.

  5. Integration: Visual Basic can be integrated with other programming languages and technologies, allowing for complex application development. It can be used alongside languages like C# and ASP.NET for creating multi-tiered applications. VBScript, on the other hand, is mainly used within webpages and has limited integration capabilities with other languages or technologies.

  6. Debugging: Visual Basic offers comprehensive debugging tools and IDE support for easy identification and fixing of errors. It provides features like breakpoints, stepping through code, and watches for variables. In contrast, VBScript lacks dedicated debugging tools and may require manual techniques like logging or message boxes for debugging purposes.

In summary, VBScript is a simpler scripting language primarily used for web development, while Visual Basic is a full-fledged programming language used for building standalone applications. Visual Basic provides more advanced features, platform independence, better error handling, integration possibilities, and richer debugging options compared to VBScript.

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      What is VBScript?

      It is an Active Scripting language developed by Microsoft that is modeled on Visual Basic. It allows Microsoft Windows system administrators to generate powerful tools for managing computers with error handling, subroutines, and other advanced programming constructs.

      What is Visual Basic?

      Visual Basic is derived from BASIC and enables the rapid application development (RAD) of graphical user interface (GUI) applications, access to databases using Data Access Objects, Remote Data Objects, or ActiveX Data Objects, and creation of ActiveX controls and objects.

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